If your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, you are probably wondering what to do. It seems like everybody is selling some “miracle cure,” yet traditional medicine seems to offer very little to our children. Unfortunately, this has not changed much in the ten years since my son was diagnosed. So how do […]
Education Options For Children With Autism
All parents want a high-quality education for their children. This can be challenging in the best of circumstances. The challenge is greater when your child has a disability. Students with autism spectrum disorders face many difficulties in the classroom, but they can be successful, with certain accommodations. But what are these accommodations, and how can […]
My Child Has Autism: A Parent Guide After the Diagnosis
Practical advice for parents whose child has recently been diagnosed with autism. Includes information on finding emotional support, as well as tips on choosing therapies. So your child has been diagnosed with autism. What now? Taking Care of Yourself: Feel Your Feelings When my son was diagnosed ten years ago, I was shocked. How could […]
Is it Possible to Cure Autism?
A look at popular treatments for autism that are outside of mainstream medicine. Can they really cure autism, or are they just giving parents false hope? There has been speculation in the media recently about whether or not autism is curable. Reports of children losing their symptoms to the point where they are no longer […]
